NYC Administrative Code

§ 28-207.2.4 — Mandatory stop work orders.

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What is NYC AC § 28-207.2.4?

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This section mandates the issuance of stop work orders by the commissioner under specified circumstances. Work must cease immediately upon issuance, and it cannot resume until the order is rescinded, which requires a minimum of two business days. Applies to building owners engaged in construction activities.

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§ 28-207.2.4 Mandatory stop work orders.

AC § 28-207.2.4

The commissioner shall issue stop work orders in the circumstances set forth below. Upon issuance of such stop work order, the work shall immediately stop and shall not resume until the stop work order is rescinded by the department. The stop work order shall not be rescinded less than two business days after the date of issuance of such order. Nothing in the following sections shall be construed to limit the commissioner's power to issue stop work orders in other circumstances. Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2008/008.

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